Embalmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Embalmer gender statistics
39.8% of embalmers are women and 60.2% of embalmers are men.
- Male, 60.2%
- Female, 39.8%
Embalmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.2% |
| Female | 39.8% |
Embalmer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,245
Female income
$46,939
Embalmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in embalmer positions over time. Currently, 39.8% of embalmers are female.
Embalmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 2011 | 78.62% | 21.38% |
| 2012 | 62.40% | 37.60% |
| 2013 | 68.64% | 31.36% |
| 2014 | 79.14% | 20.86% |
| 2015 | 71.52% | 28.48% |
| 2016 | 74.17% | 25.83% |
| 2017 | 70.01% | 29.99% |
| 2018 | 64.56% | 35.44% |
| 2019 | 70.93% | 29.07% |
| 2020 | 63.88% | 36.12% |
| 2021 | 60.25% | 39.75% |
Embalmer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Embalmer | 60% | 40% |
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Embalmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among embalmers is White, which makes up 74.0% of all embalmers. Comparatively, 11.0% of embalmers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of embalmers are Black or African American.
- White, 74.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Asian, 3.6%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Embalmer race
| Embalmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Embalmer race and ethnicity over time
See how embalmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Embalmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.75% | 8.60% | 1.33% | 10.50% |
| 2011 | 79.07% | 10.04% | 1.23% | 7.96% |
| 2012 | 79.27% | 7.38% | 0.85% | 9.80% |
| 2013 | 77.88% | 10.11% | 0.81% | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 76.90% | 10.64% | 2.23% | 7.99% |
| 2015 | 79.07% | 7.11% | 2.07% | 8.80% |
| 2016 | 77.65% | 9.40% | 1.28% | 9.63% |
| 2017 | 80.48% | 5.72% | 1.68% | 10.92% |
| 2018 | 72.45% | 9.92% | 1.69% | 12.41% |
| 2019 | 79.59% | 7.37% | 2.03% | 9.51% |
| 2020 | 77.96% | 6.38% | 1.35% | 10.66% |
| 2021 | 73.99% | 7.23% | 3.62% | 11.02% |
Embalmer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian embalmers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american embalmers have the lowest average salary at $43,886.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,000 |
| White | $46,282 |
| Black or African American | $43,886 |
| Asian | $56,822 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,321 |
Embalmer age breakdown
The average age of embalmers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the embalmer population.
Embalmer age breakdown
| Embalmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Embalmer educational attainment
The most common degree for embalmers is associate degree, with 68% of embalmers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Associate, 68%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Embalmers by degree level
| Embalmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 68% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Embalmer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, embalmers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,357 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, embalmers earn a median annual income of $48,290 compared to $41,720 for embalmers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,720 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,290 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,357 |
Embalmer employment statistics
Most embalmers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where embalmers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where embalmers work.
Embalmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Embalmer jobs by company type
Employees with the embalmer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most embalmers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Embalmer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 74% |
Embalmer jobs by industry
The most common industries for embalmers are professional, hospitality and education.
Embalmer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 24% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Education | 8% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Embalmer turnover and employment statistics
Embalmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for embalmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Embalmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Embalmer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.41% |
| 2011 | 6.56% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 5.14% |
| 2014 | 3.29% |
| 2015 | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 2.69% |
| 2020 | 6.99% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average embalmer tenure
The average embalmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 164 embalmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Embalmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Embalmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of embalmers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Embalmer | 10.17% | - |
| Kennel Attendant | 10.47% | 72,239 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Pre-Need Consultant | 15.24% | 7,806 |
Similar embalmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Kennel Attendant | 10.47% | 72,239 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Pre-Need Consultant | 15.24% | 7,806 |
Foreign languages spoken by embalmers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Embalmer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |